Lofton leads Vols over Murray State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Chris Lofton scored a game-high 18 points and spurred the game-breaking run as Tennessee beat Murray State 64-53 Wednesday night in Nashville. Major Wingate and Andre Patterson each added 11 for the Volunteers, who…
Read MoreBCS is one slip from chaos
By RALPH D. RUSSO / AP Sports Writer Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — It’s so simple. Southern California and Texas stay undefeated Saturday, receive their Rose Bowl invitations the next day and the Bowl Championship Series falls into place with little…
Read MoreVanderbilt gets thrilling win with buzzer-beater
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Mario Moore hit a running three-pointer from 30 feet at the buzzer as Vanderbilt stunned Oregon 76-75 Wednesday night. Derrick Byers scored 20 points, grabbed five rebounds and had seven assists for the Commodores…
Read MoreShorthanded WCHS girls dropped by Coffee County
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard With one starter out of action and another seeing just limited time, the Lady Pioneers struggled to get into any offensive rhythm Tuesday night, and fell to a hot-shooting Coffee County squad, 70-31.Senior guard McKenna Rhea was on the bench, after suffering a knee injury…
Read MoreWith Jones out, McNair needs Calico
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — It’s not a trade the Tennessee Titans would make willingly — swapping starting receiver Brandon Jones for Tyrone Calico off bench. With Jones tearing his right ACL, they have no choice. Luckily the 6-foot-4…
Read MoreColts say McNair has their attention
INDIANAPOLIS Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — As long as Steve McNair wears a Tennessee uniform, the Indianapolis Colts will consider the Titans a rival. The undefeated Colts might be tempted to look past Sunday’s game against a 3-8 team that just…
Read MoreBig second half lifts WCHS over Raiders
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Ricky Curtis (14) works his way past the defensive efforts of Coffee County’s William Le-Hawkins during Tuesday night’s first half. (Rob Nunley photo) A second-half scoring surge helped the Pioneers pick up their fifth victory of the season Tuesday night.Leading by just four…
Read MoreTree Notes: Christmas trees need proper care
By Nick Kuhn / Columnist For many families, acquiring a Christmas tree is an annual tradition that marks the official beginning of the holiday season. As we enter this season, I wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone that nearby we have three Christmas tree farms in which your family can purchase locally grown…
Read MorePreacher’s sermon delayed
The bus convoy to Hendersonville to watch pastor Steve Breedlove deliver a sermon for the Trinity Broadcast Network has been postponed.The trip was originally set for this Tuesday, Dec. 6, but the Trinity Broadcast Network has been forced to delay the taping due to scheduling difficulties.Last year, over 400 people loaded on buses and made…
Read MoreJudge Ross hears 37 cases in General Sessions Court
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A 37-person docket was heard Tuesday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Court.Included in court action: Cecilio Garcia was bound over to the grand jury on two counts of reckless endangerment. Billy C. Martin was bound over to the grand jury on the charge…
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